Private Sector Housing Officer

Role: Private Sector Housing Officer - London Borough of Harrow
Location: Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 8NT
Pay: £26.12 - £29.65 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Full time, temporary assignment
Start: ASAP

About the Role:
London Borough of Harrow is seeking an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer to join its busy Private Sector Housing team. You'll play a key role in improving housing standards across the borough, ensuring residents live in safe, healthy, and well managed homes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge of housing legislation and a passion for protecting tenants' rights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspections of privately rented properties using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and determine the most appropriate enforcement action.
• Manage and enforce HMO licensing, selective licensing, and additional licensing schemes.
• Investigate complaints relating to disrepair, overcrowding, illegal eviction, and landlord harassment.
• Prepare and serve statutory notices, civil penalties, and other enforcement actions under the Housing Act 2004 and related legislation.
• Provide advice and guidance to landlords, tenants, and managing agents on legal responsibilities and best practice.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners including Environmental Health, Fire Services, and Social Care.
• Maintain accurate case records, evidence files, and reports to support enforcement decisions.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong working knowledge of housing legislation, including HHSRS, HMO regulations, and enforcement powers.
• Experience conducting property inspections and preparing enforcement notices.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with landlords, tenants, and partner agencies.
• A background in Environmental Health, Housing Standards, or similar regulatory roles is highly desirable.
• HHSRS certification is preferred (or willingness to work towards it).

About Pertemps:
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership has been a trusted name in staffing solutions for nearly 60 years. Recognised as an Investor in People and consistently ranked among The Sunday Times' Best 100 Companies to Work For (14 years running), Pertemps is committed to supporting your career development and job satisfaction.

About Harrow:
The London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest borough in London, celebrated for its cultural diversity and excellent transport links. Located just 10 miles from Central London, Harrow offers quick access to Euston (13 minutes via Harrow & Wealdstone station), the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line, national rail services, and major roads including the M1, M25, and A406.

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